Allspice String Beans

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped

1/2 cup water

2 teaspoons ground allspice

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until lightly browned. Mix in green beans and water, and bring to a boil. Stir in allspice, salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until green beans are soft.